Identification of A Mechanism For Mechanical Deseeding Of Tamarind
Journal Title: International Journal of engineering Research and Applications - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 12
Abstract
A suitable mechanism was identified for the removal of seed from tamarind. Model consists of a handle, oscillating sector with pegs, concave sieve, frame and stand. Shell removed tamarind fruits were used for the experiment. The oscillating sector will move over the tamarind and due to the rubbing action between tamarind and pegs the seeds get removed. The number of seeds removed will depend on moisture content of fruit, number of oscillations given and feed rate. A comparison test was done by tamarind with fiber and without fiber. From the comparison it is clear that tamarind without fiber is more suitable. Maximum amount of seeds get separated when the feed rate is 6kg and moisture content in the range of 6 to 8% (wet basis).ie. capacity of the machine is 100g/minute. The efficiency of machine is 87.17% when tamarind without fiber was used and 73.79% when tamarind with fiber was used. The commonly used traditional methods are very time consuming, less hygienic, less efficient, high structural damage, and required more number of labours. This mechanism is efficient enough to overcome all these problems
Authors and Affiliations
Anagha Balan, Arathy Krishnan, Josna. K, Libina Stephen, Er. Shivaji. K. P.
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